The lights in the auditorium darken. The cacophony of voices subsides. The enormous screen comes to life, displaying a satellite image of Australia and the scattering of islands directly to the north.

BIRD WALK AND EBIRD TUTORIAL: Beginner birding enthusiasts, join Alachua Audubon and Alachua Conservation Trust at the Fox Pen Preserve for a free guided bird walk and eBird tutorial from 9 to 11 a.m.

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